| Unit name | Introduction to Professional Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | VETS10020 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Mrs. Holt |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
All other year 1 units |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit will support students in the transition into higher education by developing study skills and accessing resources available, facilitating a successful journey through the four years of the programme. Students will identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of a student and registered Veterinary Nurse whilst exploring the professional behaviours and attributes required within the veterinary profession. Theoretical knowledge and application of the communication process will be covered in order to prepare for effective communication with peers on the programme and whilst working in practice with clients and colleagues. Students will be introduced to the nursing progress log, curriculum vitae writing and other requirements of clinical placement.
Learning outcomes for this unit:
Teaching delivery
Practicals, online synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning small group working. Use of Virtual learning environment (Blackboard)
Formative assessment – students will write a curriculum vitae and cover letter
Summative Assessment
Written assessment – individual task. ‘Developing skills necessary for becoming a professional in the veterinary environment’ (100%)
In addition, students MUST ENGAGE with the following component:
2 x role play sessions and 1 x reflective log relating to the communications role play
All units must be passed in order to progress to the next year of study. There will be an opportunity to resit written and practical examinations during the resit period.
Please note that practical and technical skills will also be assessed via the RCVS Nursing Progress Log.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. VETS10020).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
